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SUMMARY:East West Life Science Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Life Science Washington in Spokane for the annual East-West Life Science Summit! \nWhether you’re building a company\, securing research funding\, serving rural patients\, looking for a job\, or raising money\, success in the life sciences requires collaboration and a network with the right connections.  The East-West Summit brings together the state’s top life science leaders across industry\, academia\, and government to build those networks. \nThis year\, the Summit will feature: \n– WSU leadership discussing research and partnership opportunities across the entire WSU enterprise \n– State leaders setting out priorities for Washington’s $180M annual Rural Health Transformation Fund \n– University-industry partnerships that prepare students for jobs with top employers \n– A new partnership between Life Science Washington\, HSSA\, and LaunchPad INW to bring mentoring\, pitch coaching\, investor connections\, executive insights and much more to entrepreneurs in Spokane \n– Investors and experienced entrepreneurs sharing insights about how to build a successful company \nSPEAKERS INCLUDE: \n– Chris Riley-Tilman\, Provost & EVP\, WSU \n– Kim Christen\, Vice President for Research\, WSU \n– Guy Hamilton\, Director\, Center for Biotechnology Innovation & Training\, UW-Bothell \n– Leen Kawas\, CEO\, EIT Pharma & Managing General Partner\, Propel Bio Partners \n– Jane Zhang\, Founder & CEO\, Remmie Health \n– Tae Han\, Co-founder Profound Bio \nExplore how Washington can build a stronger and more connected life sciences ecosystem. Hear from university and industry leaders about creating stronger pathways from education to employment\, explore priorities for healthcare and rural health\, and discover how entrepreneurs can tap into a statewide network of resources\, talent\, and opportunities. Executives\, investors\, founders\, and industry experts will share firsthand perspectives on building successful companies\, developing strategic partnerships\, and navigating the challenges and opportunities of growth. \nWhether you’re looking to learn\, build partnerships\, expand your network\, or discover new opportunities\, the East-West Life Science Summit is an opportunity to connect with the people and ideas driving Washington’s life sciences industry forward. \nSecure your spot today and join us in Spokane! \nThe first 50 registrants will be entered into a raffle for a free plane ticket to attend Life Science Washington’s upcoming Strategic Investor Spotlight or Executive Insights Series Networking Event.  Must be a life science member from Spokane to be eligible to enter. \nTickets:\nMembers: $50\nNon-Members: $150
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/east-west-life-science-summit-2026/
LOCATION:WSU Campus\, 205 E Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Science Washington":MAILTO:katy@lifesciencewa.org
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